Is That MBA Degree Worth the Money?

Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) --- Anna Ivey Consulting Founder Anna Ivey discusses a shift in focus in what applicants want out of business school. She speaks with Erik Schatzker and Stephanie Ruhle on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers." (Source: Bloomberg)

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[nightfire]

Those news people need to let her talk

[EugeneTChu]

For some people, it is necessary since they are attempting to change careers. Ranking is important, but top 50 schools still have potential. I am former military. I know comrades who went to business school after their time in service. They luckily had the Post 9/11 GI Bill to help pay for school. The degree and networking can open doors.

[Gtjoe]

To be an entrepreneur, the best use of funds is to just start a business. College - let alone MBA - is a waste of time and money. Lots of fun though but then so are many other activities :) With MOOC's, you can learn what you need for free or cheap. If you want to work for someone elses business, you can spend your time getting designations like CPA or CFA, cheaper without the elite degree. Some employers will cover costs of education

[jimrichard]

Why does the lady asking the questions get everything wrong?

[PradigyMusicman]

MBA is pointless. Research and Network then start your own business if you to be an entrepreneur.

[tylerguitar]

Prestige/reputation can be silly. You have to put those things under a microscope sometimes and ask, “what makes this particular school, brand, or individual so great?”

[pcluvsmusic]

First off, I was a Business Administration major graduate from an AACSB accredited school. It took me approximately nine months to find a three month contract position outside of my field of study. Fortunately, I landed a full time job with benefits after the contract was up and this was prior to the great recession of 2008.  I have to say MBAs are a waste of money unless you get into one of those elitist schools like Wharton, Sloan, Harvard, Stanford, and etc. Search YouTube and you will find many MBA graduates that are unemployed or underemployed. I would recommend going into Computer Science, Engineering, or Accounting instead of dishing out more money on a degree that is not as valued as it once was. I am an engineer now and it did take me long to find a job after graduation.

[hwynightkid]

MBA is too varied to be useful to me for anything other than connections / networking

[jaspertan]

I am currently doing my MBA with ARU!! Worth the money... ARU considered to be the top school stay side in side with the elite business was school.

[bcnicholas]

Those hosts need to shut up and let the guest talk

[venividivici]

I'm Going to the one year full time SDA Bocconi in Milan !!  65k in debt and the school is one of the best in Europe!! any comments or opinions? 

[asotomayor]

If you are wondering if it’s worth it, then it’s probably not worth it, at least not for everyone.

[plugfuckemup]

Drop in applications ; raised a few eyebrows ; the applicant pool is rebounding ; super elite higher school ; take a hard look at their business models

[abuawsaf]

mba student has dark future due to us debt crisis

[jairoherrera]

Why was she surprised about tuition increase like was she living in a bubble?

[pcdihealth]

Great job!!! I have learned a lot by watching this video.  I was thinking about getting an MBA just to see what it is all about and what they are learning in the class. on the ROI I think it will work for me. Take care and be in good health